Environmental studies phases 1 and 2
More and more, when purchasing residential land, banking institutions require the buyer to provide an environmental assessment. Bill 72 of the Environment Quality Act, in force since 2003, also proposes an obligation to characterize and rehabilitate contaminated land when changing land use.
When can Lab’EauAirSol help you with the environmental assessment of a residential property?
- Would you like a price estimate for the environmental analysis of a residential lot?
- Would you like to know more about the different environmental analysis procedures?
- You want to buy a residential lot and need an environmental assessment
- You want to sell a residential lot and need an environmental assessment
- You want to buy a multi-unit residential building and need an environmental assessment
- You want to sell a multi-unit residential building and need an environmental assessment
- You have had a hydrocarbon spill on your residential property and need an environmental analysis.
- You need a laboratory in Quebec to carry out an environmental analysis of your residential property quickly and accurately, performed by qualified experts in accordance with applicable standards.
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
Phase 1 environmental site assessments are used to determine whether previous or current activities on a site have had an impact on soil or groundwater.
In accordance with CSA standard Z768-01, our specialists systematically trace available information on the history of the site (past industrial activities, municipal complaints, government reports, topographical maps, archival photos, etc.) to identify any risks of past or present contamination. Analysis of this information, combined with a site visit and a survey of local residents, will enable us to assess whether a Phase 2 environmental assessment is required.
Environmental site assessment (ESA) phase 2
If the Phase 1 study concludes that there is a risk of contamination, a Phase 2 environmental site assessment must be undertaken.
In accordance with CSA Z769-00, soil and groundwater samples will be collected to confirm or rule out the presence of contaminants on site. Analysis of these samples will enable us to define the nature and degree of contamination according to the generic soil and groundwater criteria established by the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques (MELCC). In addition, our team will carry out a soil characterization and stratigraphic profile of the site.